Affinity to support Ascent
Affinity Flying Services, an Elbit Systems and KBR joint venture, has been awarded a contract valued at £500 million to support Ascent Flight Training in the delivery of the UK Military Flight Training System (UKMFTS) programme for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Elbit Systems and KBR, each holding a 50% share in Affinity, will evenly support and benefit from the programme.
The UKMFTS programme is a partnering agreement between UK Front Line Commands, the UK MoD, Ascent and other industry partners to deliver aircrew training through to 2033.
Bezhalel Machlis, president and CEO of Elbit Systems, said: ‘We are very proud to take part in such an important project for the UK MoD. This award attests to our position as a leading provider of systems and training infrastructure, as well as maintenance and logistics support services.
‘The UK is one of Elbit Systems' primary markets. The award of the contract to deliver this key programme for the UK's armed forces is a significant recognition of our proven ability to adapt and deliver innovative global solutions to meet the specific needs of the UK market and customer.’
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